CMS lockers issue on hold; project forges ahead
The lockers drew attention when administrators realized they would be too small to store sixth graders’ backpacks.
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10-year plan envisions $90M for public works campus, police/fire complex
The town must first find land to build a replacement for what the public works director has called a facility in “failure mode.”
Acton Camera: Supermoon
Contributing photographer Jean Fain always gives us local images that we’re proud to publish on our front page.
State suspends Acton shelter arrivals after roach infestation
The Acton Bridge saw state inspectors arrive at the shelter three days after the newspaper started asking questions.
Experts: Cockroaches pose health risks
Pest control workers are addressing a roach problem at the hotel-turned-shelter on Elm Street.
State mum on 2025 funding for students from shelter
As of October, Acton had 47 students from the Elm Street shelter in K-8 classes and eight at the high school.
Where’s your Bridge? Norway
From Trolltunga to Galdhøpiggen, your local paper is reaching new heights.
Updated: Rideout field needs repairs after joyrider tears up turf
Officials encouraged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Acton Police Department.
First-time Acton voter treasures (brief) experience at the polls
“I was thinking, ‘This was my first election. It’s a big deal. I want to remember that.’”
Updated: METCO Parent Teacher Group shuts down
“There appears to be no clear path forward to reverse this downward trajectory.”
MCAS, AP numbers show academic successes — and disparities
Amid the good news, school leaders say there’s cause for concern about low minority participation in high-level programming.
Visitor forecast unclear as organizers plan Concord250 transit
“We could get 30,000 people. We could get 120,000.”